It was Miami Spice; waiter looked at me and my two guests and did not really offer us much of anything. Next table he rolled out the red carpet, elaborated on all the great offerings. My Clients noticed the different treatment too. Our food was, at best, mediocre. We stopped at the bar, e drinks, two cocktails and a coke about $78 + tip. Not running back no time soon read more

Had this place mind for a while and ending up going beautiful place went for dinner I know for brunch it was I'll have an amazing view...I got a wine I fell in love with so good forgot the name and the salad was out of this world I still keep thinking of the salad might just go back again was just upset they don't have the lemon dessert anymore and that's what I really wanted they said they changed chef ... read more

I was really excited about this place because it belongs to the same restaurants' group as Komodo, which I love and it's one of my favorite restaurants in town. They are luxurious but the food quality is in par with the ambiance and I would say with the price tag too. Conversely, Casadona is one of those beautiful and opulent restaurants where I think esthetics supersede the quality of the food, and price-to-quality ratio is not as favorable, in my opinion. The service was one of the best things during my dining experience, it was best in class service from star to finish. I enjoyed the heirloom tomato salad. Tomatoes were fresh and tasty, which is hard to find in American restaurants. Priced at $28, might be a bit out of where it should be priced at. The grilled octopus was OK and priced at $32. What I was really looking for was the Tuna tartare. I had seen so many pictures over the internet of people saying nice things about it, but to be honest, this is not worth the $45 you would pay. I know it has caviar, but it was pretty plain to me. First, it is small, the picture shows it bigger than what it actually is and the flavors aren't there; I only got to taste the chives and the white cream layer on top. I wouldn't recommended. I have had much better tuna tartare at a fraction of what I paid. They redeemed themselves on the main courses. The filet mignon was cooked as requested, medium rare. It was juicy and tasty. The chicken was algo perfect, as juicy and flavorful as it could get. The price for the entrees was more reasonable. All jn all, my main problem was with the price-to-quality ratio as opposed with to the overall quality of the food. I was expecting for something more refined given the price point. Enjoy! read more

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So we had a girls night for Miami Spice! Perfect way to be introduced to a new spot (for me). Casadonna is so aesthetically pleasing, it was nice to see that we weren't the only ones in there taking pics every 5 min LOL. They offer valet parking at $15 and it was packed on a Thursday evening but the vibe was so calm. Our servers Philip & Alex were so attentive and helpful when it came to selecting dinner options. The Miami Spice menu was $60 for 3 courses (up charge for certain items) with great options. For starters, we ordered the burrata, octopus and king salmon crudo - perfect! The burrata was a nice burst of sweet with the peaches and cheese, the octopus was perfectly prepared and the crudo was a light lemony tangy zest. A great segway into the main course of filet mignon (medium) and lumache. The filet was so tender and juicy! It came with a mushroom sauce and even though I am not a fan of mushrooms, omg it was worth it. To wash it down, I started with a CALABRIAN MARGARITA which was ok. It's made with mezcal which I love but it tasted like they used a little too much puree to mask the taste, same was true for the Paloma I ordered - they used puree (I prefer grapefruit soda or juice) so a suggestion would be use an alternative or less concentrate. For dessert, I had the chocolate ricotta cake which so rich and creamy! Overall this was a great experience for Miami Spice and I look forward to returning to enjoy their full menu read more

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Decided to take advantage of the last few days of Miami Spice and opted to check out Casadonna for a girls' night, and I am so glad we did! The food, service, and ambiance were top-tier. We started our meal by selecting one of each of the Miami Spice appetizers. Though we all agreed we were not fans of the burrata, the octopus was definitely the star of the show. Next, we all opted for pasta dishes. The pomodoro was delicious with a nice hint of spice, and the bolognese was hearty and super delicious. To finish off an amazing meal, we tried both desserts, with the chocolate ricotta cake being our favorite. This was one of the best Miami Spice menus I have had in a long time, and I look forward to coming back again. read more

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Great Sunday brunch at a beautiful restaurant -- definitely a must-visit spot in Miami! We had a reservation for 10 to celebrate (two people were running late, and the hostess made us wait -- I really wish the lobby bar had been open during that time). So, definitely make sure everyone is on time, they don't even smile when they say "no, you need to wait The food was solid -- from the cold station to the meat and omelette options. My favorite part? The dessert tables and the gelato cart outside! That was next level. The vibe here is unmatched. You feel happy, want to take photos everywhere, and the live music just brings everything to life. Brunch is limited to a 2-hour seating. Our server brought the check right on time -- no extras, no extensions, just smooth service. Drinks came quickly, and our table was kept spotless the entire time. Super well-managed. Shoutout to the outside bartenders -- they were amazing! I'd love to come back for dinner! read more

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Casadonna has a beautiful atmosphere. The décor, ambiance, and warm greeting from the hosts made a great first impression. Unfortunately, the service from our waitress didn't match the setting. She didn't review the menu or offer any recommendations, simply told us that everything had to be ordered all at once. It felt like her only role was to take the order, which was disappointing given the restaurant's reputation. She also never came by to check if we wanted another drink. What made it more noticeable was hearing another server, Zach, at a nearby table. He was phenomenal, explained the menu, gave thoughtful suggestions, and made his guests feel well taken care of. If we come back, we'll definitely ask for Zach. read more

Honestly one of the best meals I've had in miami thus far. We had the seafood platter, short rib pasta and for dessert, the lemon tree. Service by Brandon was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. My gf and I had an incredible time and we'll definitely be regulars from here on. We also had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table and bartender Victor was so nice ! read more

Casadonna - Lemon tree - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

The restaurant was gorgeous! So on brand for the building. The food was decent. My favorite part was the Caesar salad and the espresso martini. Service was slow but nice. read more

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From the initial experience, the service and management was a bit frustrating. My sister and I both had two separate reservations for two through the Bilt app and each of us tried reaching out to the restaurant to try to ask them to seat us together. Reaching them was frustrating - the phone line listed was not specific to restaurant and was some centralized support center that was not helpful. We also tried their social media and email listed on their website and also got no reply. It's crazy to me that there is no way to directly contact a restaurant with as large a staff as Casadonna. We did eventually the day before get a reservation update through Seven Rooms and I made a note on on that reservation for us to be seated together. I also made a note that we were celebrating a birthday but not sure the memo was received. Thankfully, there were no issues when we got there to be seated together. However, the menu for the Bilt event was another story. Not only was there initial confusion by the restaurant about the event but when we finally got the special menu for Bilt (we had to tell them we were there for Bilt and took a couple times to ask for the fixed menu we paid for in advance - they tried to take our drink order before we even had the menu sorted out), there was a key menu item missing from the menu advertised to us by Bilt for this event (the branzino fish). My sister had intended to get this item since her diet avoids carb and meat, so the decision to attend the event was made on the menu sent to us ahead of time (not to mention this event is paid for in advance). Unfortunately, they gave us a hard time about it. There was lots of back and forth with my sister and her boyfriend basically having to argue with the staff and management to try to have an exception made, with management insisting there were other options that were without meat (which was not the only issue). Management also insisted the menu posted on the Bilt app was outdated (so sounds like something they should fix...?)z Eventually an exception was made, but this especially was not a nice experience since we were there also celebrating my sister's birthday for her to have to argue to get the entree advertised - although again I think this was lost on them despite my note in the reservation and my sister having a giant birthday gift bag next to her seat. Service was a bright spot thankfully - Antonio was friendly and made great conversation. Food was just fine but nothing exceptional, although I'll say the octopus portion was generous. It's good food but the competition for nice Italian restaurants is tough in Miami and Casadonna just doesn't stand out to me in terms of food. After I reminded them of my sister's birthday after the whole Branzino thing (which they again seemed to be surprised about), they did include a candle on the cake slice she ordered from the fixed menu. I think one thing that didn't help Casadonna is that the restaurant we went to before dinner for happy hour, Klaw, significantly outshined Casadonna in its management and service. We did not even give Klaw any notice that it was my sister's birthday and told them more in passing when we got there and they pulled out all the stops in service for us anyways, along with a special dessert for all of us to share and a handwritten birthday note. The poor experience with the menu and inability to contact the restaurant was enough for me to unfortunately not recommend Casadonna to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday. But nice atmosphere and decent menu for any other night out. However, despite my review, I do really appreciate that the name of the restaurant is seemingly an homage to the historical Miami women's club building that the restaurant is housed in. Always love paying respect to our limited historic sites in Miami. read more

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The atmosphere was beautiful and very enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. I truly appreciated the staff's attentiveness and diligence in accommodating us because of the sun hitting our table. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for such a great experience at Casadonna. read more

I love that this restaurant is beside the pier because we were able to sail our friends boat from Miami Beach and dock it. Ambiance was absolutely gorgeous. Incandescent wicker lamp lighting with a sea of foliage and cozy cushions to feel at at home. Their cocktails all sound incredible and I don't think you could go wrong with any choice. Particularly, their Lavender haze cocktail was aromatically botanical, delicate, and juicy. Promodoro rigatoni had a little pepper kick to it which was appreciated with its fresh tomatoe-ness. The mashed potatoes were whipped so smooth it was my favorite side dish with steak! The tomahawk steak is perfect to share with a big group and we were quite a big party of 16 people. Prosciutto and their organic lettuce salad is the perfect pairing together. We ate so much that none of us saved room for dessert so I'll have to come back again to with a sweet tooth! read more

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Absolutely epic spot! 100 yr old house waterfront dining. Service was 5 star, thanks Mark Molina General Manager + Aziz Manager for the ultimate VIP treatment! King Prawns, oysters, lamb chops were epic. Sommerlier was knowledgable & on point. Will return + refer guests. Table 144 the BEST. Michael Banko read more

When you step inside Casadonna, you feel like you have stepped into an elegant, upscale Old World Italian palace. It is romantic and beautiful. The dinner guests are dressed in their finest. A great place for special dates or special celebrations. We were celebrating a special friend's birthday. We had high hopes that our first time here would be everything we hoped for. Our server came over and introduced himself and dropped off menus. For 45 minutes, we waited for our water glasses. Poof! went our balloon. Slow service, not enough servers, is what we noticed. All was not bad because the food was delicious! Thank goodness. Thing improved after that. We were there for their brunch. I ordered the New York Strip with eggs. My daughter had the same. Our birthday girl ordered the pasta with vegetables dish. Along with the brunch, we were given various appetizers, like Whipped Ricotta Toast, Prosciutto plate, Organic greens, Roasted beets, and Smoked Salmon It was perfect, filling, and delicious! We ordered Ferrari wine and another wine, whose name I have forgotten. Soft Italian music was playing in the background. We enjoyed the elegance of the evening. Parking is by valet. read more

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Ambiance was amazing! The food was delicious. We did the Miami Spice menu and it was perfect read more

Casadonna - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Went with my bestie for the Tiny Tini Affair special they do on Wednesdays. The ambiance was exactly what we expected - mellow, vibey, loved the live band with the chill music. The decor is gorgeous. All the fun stuff is outside, so expect to be hot in the Miami weather. The seating can be a little tight, which was a little annoying. The fries and cesar salad was delish. The martinis that come with the special are with well vodka and you can tell - they were not good. However, the premium martinis on the menu were delish. We especially loved the Pomtini. Would definitely go back to try some of their other food, but the heat and humidity made us cut our night short. read more

Excellent food quality and presentation. Love the garden and Miami vibes. Top notch! Our server Camilo was the best!

We went here to enjoy the girl dinner - our server was attentive but the meal wasn't anything special given it's just a mid Caesar salad and fries - the martini was solid though and we liked having options if you wanted to upgrade. read more

Went here to celebrate my friend's birthday. We went on a Friday and it was busy as expected. The ambiance was loud but not overwhelming. The food was amazing! The service was a bit slow at times but not necessarily bad. I would go back for another celebratory event but maybe not something super intimate. read more

Casadonna - RIGATONI POMODORO - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I had a confirmed reservation at Casadonna that was canceled just days before my visit because someone booked a private event -- the entire restaurant. While they offered to move me to one of their sister restaurants, it was further away from my original plans and no gesture of goodwill (like a small discount or accommodation) was offered. The staff's tone when I called felt dismissive and inattentive, as if the disruption didn't matter. I had planned a special night, including museum tickets nearby, based on this reservation. So be aware -- even confirmed plans here can be canceled at their discretion. Very disappointing and not what you'd expect from a restaurant of this reputation. read more

Casadonna - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

This review is for dinner. I'm kind of surprised by the lackluster reviews. I definitely think this restaurant is worth checking out. The ambiance is amazing and the restaurant is beautiful. The inside is pretty, but highly recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. Great spot for larger groups. Recommend for a pre-going out spot or just a fun dinner with friends. It's trendy without feeling kitschy and feels elevated without feeling pretentious. Dress to impress. Service was great. Tried a lot of the menu (can't even remember what I got!) but I enjoyed all the food. read more

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This place is just absolutely beautiful. The service was impeccable. The burrata is the best I have had. We also did the unlimited drinks for two hours, which cost $40, we recommend. The side of bacon is also a must. read more

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Party of 3 we had a reservation at 830pm and got sat at 10pm and our food came at 1030pm. When we got there, there was a line with everyone else that had a reservation. The wait was pretty ridiculous especially for a reservation. Food was okay I think people come here for the vibe. One thing to note, there was a 20% automatic gratuity which is crazy for our 2 hour wait. read more

My friends and I said that this place was our favorite out of all the restaurants we tried in Miami, the staff were super friendly and the drinks were a great price! The food was absolutely amazing. read more

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Great ambiance and romantic spot, I love outside (weather permitting). Everything is a little on the pricey but that's expected. The salt crusted branzino is great, forgot to take a photo, but it's enough for 2 with a side and appetizer. The octopus is also great! For dessert we had both the chocolate hazelnut torte and the delize limon (?) which is the signature. The torte was actually my favorite. It's very rich and serves a larger piece than i was expecting. I've been here several times but would come here more for drinks/vibe more so the food. read more

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Pretty but so disappointed. The service needs much improvement. The restaurant was practically empty for dinner and everything took a long time. Children were running everywhere. People were in their athletic gear for dinner. It would take our server 15+ minutes to bring our drinks and sometimes they would forget to bring someone drinks and it would take another 15 minutes. The LOCAL AUFIERO BURRATA appetizer was just ok. The MEZZE RIGATONI CACIO E PEPE and PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE were horrible. Not sure how they can say that they are an Italian restaurant when their pasta is not up to par. A microwaveable pasta would probably have tasted the same. The CHICKEN MILANESE was good but very lemony. The highlight of the evening was the HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA, French fries and TIRAMISU AFFOGATO. We even had to ask for oil and butter for the bread because they forgot. Would maybe come back for a drink and the bay view at the bar read more

Casadonna - MEZZE RIGATONI CACIO E PEPE - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Mediocre food. Terrible service. Overpriced. There is nothing redeeming about this place. I'll be surprised if they last long. Never again.

I made my reservation on Nov. 26 for Dec. 13. When our party arrived, they didn't have the table ready and tried to put us at two separate booths. We told them this would not work for our group of 10, and we waited for an hour to finally be seated at one table together. We weren't allowed to order appetizers while we waited. Once we finally got seated, we asked for some apps but they told us we had to order everything at once. We kept having to get the manager involved to help us. They agreed to comp one round of drinks and eventually took our appetizer order. The food was mediocre to bad. My medium rare steak was overcooked and the Cacio e Pepe lacked flavor. -- They also nicely offered me a free dessert for my birthday, but they never bothered to ask me what I like or what I can eat, so they brought me chocolate ice cream, which I don't eat. The service was not fine dining, although the prices are. -- They poured the wrong wine into our glasses, mixing two different wines. Also, their corkage is $100 per bottle, which even for Miami standards is a rip off. The atmosphere was trendy but lacked warmth and hospitality. Some guests also looked like they just came from the beach. It was also raining and neither their front of house or valet teams offered to walk guests to their cars with umbrellas. The overall experience was terrible and it ruined my birthday dinner. I will never come back here. Highly disappointed. read more

We originally came to experience the Happy Meal, and while waiting for our table, we decided to sit at the bar--where we were warmly welcomed by Gaby. From the moment we met her, it was clear we were in the hands of a true professional. Gaby's deep knowledge of both the food and drink menus was impressive and truly elevated our experience. Her ability to guide us through thoughtful pairings and make insightful recommendations demonstrated her expertise and passion for hospitality. The ambiance, energy, and exceptional service led us to stay at the bar all evening--and we're so glad we did. What we expected to be a one-time outing quickly became a new date night tradition, thanks to Gaby. She turned a simple evening into a memorable experience. Thank you, Gaby! We can't wait to see you again! read more

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I couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate my Birthday. The restaurant is stunning. The service was impeccable without being stuffy. The Manager came by and spoke with us and told us about the restaurant. He was delightful and even comped dessert for being by Birthday. For starters we shared the Grilled Octopus which was cooked for perfection served with a delicious sauce. I had the Bucatini Aragosta for entree and my boyfriend ordered the Lumache Bolagnese. Both were amazing and I will order the Aragosta because I loved it that much. For dessert I had the Delizie de Limóne. OMG the presentation was so cute and all the goodie served alongside were delicious. I had a spectacular time and I'm so happy I chose to celebrate at Casadonna. I can't wait to return for Brunch. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant! This place is huge and stunning- from the entrance with high ceilings to the back patio seating and bar- wow. It's worth it to come before your reservation to sit at the bar outside and enjoy the view of the ocean. We sat at the bar while waiting for our table and the bartender recommended a few drinks. I tried 2 of the cocktails, one gin cucumber drink and a lavender one which I was hesitant to order but the lavender wasn't overpowering and it was so light. Once we sat down our waiter was very attentive and explained the menu. Waters were always filled and food came out quick. We shared the tuna tar tar for appetizer and it was sooooo fresh. The caviar on top added a lemony fish flavor that elevated it. The wonton chips to dip weren't my favorite and the tuna was so good you could eat it plain. I had the short rib pasta as a main, recommended by the waiter, but I got it without the shaved truffles on top since I'm not the hugest truffle person. The pasta has truffle oil in it which was good but personally not my favorite flavor. The pasta itself was fresh and delish but the flavor was a bit off for me. Also the short rib wasn't super tender. Overall, come here for the ambiance but don't expect too much from the food. Everything was good but not great. Still would come back though 10/10 vibes. read more

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Excellent location. Service is outstanding. Food is very well prepared and tasty. Drinks are to be found in a good selection of wines and spirits. Prices high but worth their offerings. Will go back. read more

Angelo was a great server. He had great suggestions and helped make our experience even better! We started off with the waygu meatballs and ended up with two well flavored pasta dishes. The ambiance was beautiful and the vibes were on point. Will definitely be back! read more

I will start off by saying that Casadonna is beautiful! Both the inside and the outside areas have the best vibe. The service was good and everyone was helpful and polite, but I will say we had a wait a while even though we had a reservation. We were having a good time so it didn't matter, but something to keep in mind if you're on a time crunch. All the food was yummy! But the stars were def both of the pastas we got, which were the nero and doppio! I would come back just to eat a plate of doppio on my own! To finish off, please do not skip dessert!!! The stracciatella desserts is one of the most unique and delicious desserts I have ever had! I promise that even if you aren't into sweets you will love this! read more

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Ambiance is unmatched! Right by the ocean and the definition of fine dining. Service is top notch and food is well above average. Our favorites were the ragu bolognese, lamb chops and lemon tree dessert. read more

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I made reservations for 3 last Saturday, First was told we would be seated in a few minutes. 20 minutes later when i asked the hostess when were we getting seated ? She says "I have several tables paying right now, you will be seated soon." So what was the point of reservations ? Another 20 minutes go by & i tell the hostess I paid for only 2 hours of parking, she needed to let me know if she really was going to seat us or we were going to walk somewhere else. She says no table are available and can't tell me when we can be seated... Why the fuck didn't you say that the first time ?! Made us wait 45 minutes, ridiculous. Never going back, they owe me $26 for parking. We walked to Paolofontanot Bakery & it was read more

Made reservations on OpenTable for girls night for a party of five. Miami spice is coming to an end and this place has been on my list. They offer valet parking for $15 or you can find street parking but I highly recommend valet parking because street parking is very limited unless you get lucky. The entrance to the restaurant is very warm and settling giving very cutesy, very demure vibes. They have a bar and lounge in the entry. Lobby area. The girls and I dressed up to impress we were escorted to our table inside. For Thursday night the place was pretty packed. They're cocktails start at $20 and I had the vita Bella, which is a lychee infused vodka cocktail, which is so cute and good. For my Miami spice appetizer, I had the octopus which was so tender and delicious paired with pesto and Ragu sauce for my entrée. I had the bolognese , which was hearty and flavorful so good! Oh my if I could order another I would but I was getting full. For dessert I have the chocolate ricotta cake which was so rich and decadent. I wanted to check out their outdoor vibe however they had it closed due to the rain. Will definitely come back here to check them out for brunch to check out their outdoor patio deck. Our server, Alex was cute, amazing and informative. read more

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I've been here three times. The first time was such an amazing experience that I actually thought I'd found my favorite restaurant. The vibes were incredible, the service was spot on, and the food was absolutely delicious! When I came back the second time, my expectations were high- and unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The quality of both the food and service didn't match my first visit, which was a shame, especially for such a beautiful restaurant. At this price point, consistency really matters- this place is very pricey! That said, I'm still hopeful! I'll definitely give it another shot- but I have heard it wasn't just me who felt the drop from an amazing first experience to a pretty average second and third one. read more

The entire experience here was amazing. My first time here for brunch. It has a variety of different types of foods on the buffet. Price point is pretty fair. The food quality was very good. Customer service was excellent. I recommend this place to anyone. read more

Let's start with the obvious... its a Grutman spot and its beautiful. The inside is stunning and the outside has a nice bar and a view of the water. But here we go with another bougie Miami tourist trap. My first qualm was when we booked the reservation, no one told us it was one of those "brunch experiences" where you had to pay a set price per person for the brunch. It was $95 and included various apps, an entrée that you picked, and chef's choice of dessert. Since we were already there, we decided to go along with it. The whipped ricotta toast with fig was delicious with the honey drizzle. The caesar was tasty and so were the beets with goat cheese. The tuna crudo was our favorite! It had a delicious citrus sauce. I wish the portion was bigger. For the entrees we got the NY strip and eggs and the jumbo lump crab benedict. The strip was good but had a good amount of fat on it. The benedict was on a crispy crab cake patty.. very good! The desserts were great. It was a creamy pistachio and vanilla gelato i believe and also a tiramisu. The food was pretty good, but i would have rather just ordered off the menu instead of being forced to do the $95 experience. A happy hour outside on the water would be something I would try next. read more

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